Head Start agencies that provide services to children and families must meet the Head Start Program Performance Standards (the Performance Standards). The Performance Standards define criteria and minimum requirements for all Head Start services. They serve as the foundation for the Head Start program's mission to deliver comprehensive, high-quality individualized services supporting the school readiness of enrolled children.
Check out this collection for more information about the updated Performance Standards, clarifying and promotional materials, and resources to support the implementation process.
Resource for Head Start programs on addressing transportation barriers to enrollment and attendance. Includes regulatory requirements, transportation options, and success stories to help programs serve children most in need.
Explore strategies for making enrollment and engagement communications and processes more accessible to families.
Guidance for Head Start program leaders on calculating the 10% actual enrollment requirement for children with disabilities to meet the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act mandate.
Head Start programs are expected to ensure that 10% of their actual enrollment are children eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Find answers to common questions here.
These FAQs explain how Head Start programs can use a housing adjustment to factor in high housing costs in income eligibility assessments, with guidelines on documentation, costs covered, and application flexibility.
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-24-07 | Issuance Date: 11-08-2024
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-24-06 | Issuance Date: 11-07-2024
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-24-04 | Issuance Date: 10-21-2024
The only way to know if there is lead in your program’s water is to test it. This tip sheet will answer your questions about testing for lead in your program's drinking water.
This tip sheet will answer your questions about what to do if there is lead in your program's drinking water.